Gone are the days of libraries being silent sanctuaries for solitary study. Nowadays, they’re vibrant hubs of community activity, offering a plethora of resources and services beyond just books. As a Trustee for my local public library for the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible evolution of these institutions. From…
I have hit a brick wall on all lines of my family research. Every genealogist – professional or amateur – knows this feeling. I have decided to do deep dives into random people in my family tree. Partially to see if I can surface new research threads and partially to share out what I’ve learned…
No matter where you are in your working life, chances are you have created more than one résumé or curriculum vitae (CV). It’s a document that most of us have done at least once. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve received calls from friends asking me to help them update their résumés or create cover letters for them….